Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP): A Hub for Art, Design, and Exhibitions













The Design Lab Showroom Stage is a space where visitors can experience various design exhibitions, events, and interactive activities.























The Innovative City for the Next Generation(the MZ Generation): Advancing Towards Ultra Connectivity and the Real World
Space defines an experience. At a café, we drink a beverage. In a museum, we see exhibits. People have the same experience at a specific space and sometimes need to stand in a long line. No one think this is weird. On the other hand, for spaces in a movie or a video game we enjoy on a daily basis, a content defines an experience. The main character may stay in a space where a fantasy adventure unfolds or where characters play cat and mouse with each other in a spectacular event. The same space can be a world where so many stories turn into reality. What would happen if the two worlds are merged into one? What would happen if our world turns into a huge playground and all of us become main characters of an exciting story? What would happen if you can share the experience you have had in a movie or a video game with people in a real world? To prove these hypotheses, I would like to guide you to a space which was once an unattractive neighborhood filled with factories and vehicles but is now a must-go place for MZ generation, and a space where once dull and inactive places have become popular spots for a lot of visitors and even a city-wide festival.SEOUL DESIGN INTERNATIONAL FORUM 2021 ARCHIVE
This is the 2021 Seoul Design International Forum Archive Book.The Convergence of AI and Design: Organizational Culture, Personalization, and Ethical Leadership
This talk discusses the impact of AI on organizational culture and product design, highlighting the need for designers’ involvement in the early stages of design. Additionally, it explores privacy and ethical issues arising in AI personalization services, using on-device AI technology as an example, and examines the role of design leadership in balancing corporate profits with the preservation of human-centered values.[Session1] Designing Trust: How the iF Design Award Shapes Global Design Culture
Hello everybody, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for the invitation again, and for having me here today. Many thanks to the previous speaker — Helle Søholt’s talk was truly inspiring, and I learned a lot about architecture and urban design.Highlight of September: Seoul Design International Forum 2025 – Pre-Registration Now Open!
Hello! I’m Lia, supporter of the Seoul Design International Forum 2025. This September, the 6th Seoul Design International Forum (SDIF 2025) will be held, bringing together experts from Korea and abroad, along with diverse stakeholders, to discuss creative visions and design blueprints for a sustainable Seoul and enhanced urban competitiveness.[The Design Manifesto for Citizen Aspirations] Introduction
Through the Seoul Design International Forum 2025, we are pleased to present for the first time the Design Manifesto for Citizen Aspirations. Before we begin the main program, I would like to briefly share the purpose, origins, and significance of this initiative.From Ideas to Implementation, Transforming Limits into Opportunities in Design
There is a slogan pursued by the design studio, Maum Studio. The slogan is Love, Play and Heart. We emphasize this slogan because Maum Studio believes that ‘ideas are equivalent to stories’. Today, I would like to take the time for us to all resonate about how story-based anecdotes implemented in Maum Studio started small and grew to become bigger. Against this backdrop, I would like to introduce the projects of Maum Studio centering on various keywords.'Horizontal Trashcan", easy to dispose and convenient for collection... a makeover as a urban icon
- Seoul pilot installation of 30 horizontal trash cans in 15 urban centers with high foot traffic such as bus stops of City Hall and DDP - Developed design of trash cans such as Type A, which is a simple form, Type B, which has an expression with 'fun' points and specialized types - Evaluate aesthetics, convenience, cleanliness, and ease of collection to improve the design... expanded through autonomous districts - The City expects that "street horizontal trash cans that consider the urban environment and convenience will improve the quality of life of the city"ESG and Social problem-solving design; with a focus on design governance project
Since the spread of COVID-19, cities have faced various social problems different from the pre-COVID era, and citizens have experienced fatigue and stress arising from social problems including Corona Blue (depression due to self-isolation and social distancing), social isolation, increased hatred, digital addiction, etc. To effectively respond to social problems of the city that take place in a multifaceted manner, it is critical to clearly define subproblems first.How about a run after work? The Runner's Station inside Yeouinaru Station, a hot place for runners, is now open!
Hello! This is Seo ballgeum, the supporters of the 2024 Seoul Design International Forum! Running is really becoming super popular these days! You can see it being discussed in a fun way on TV shows, and since it doesn't require much equipment—just some simple workout clothes—it’s an easy and convenient exercise for many people to enjoy. Running is definitely on the rise as a favorite activity for a lot of people now!
3rd Pre-forum for 2022 Seoul Design International Forum Part3
TALK 3. Value of the public design shaped together with citizensReview of My Participation in the SDIF 2025!
Hello! This is Lia, supporter of the Seoul Design International Forum 2025! On September 19, the 2025 Seoul Design International Forum (SDIF 2025) was held at the Multipurpose Hall in the main building of Seoul City Hall! Event Overview - Date & Time: Friday, September 19, 2025, 13:00–18:00 - Venue: 8F Multipurpose Hall, Seoul City Hall - Theme: Attractive City of Seoul: Designing a Better Global Life - Format: Hybrid (On-site & Online) - Languages: Korean, English (Simultaneous Interpretation Provided)